SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
SR. QUALITY SYSTEMS ENGINEER (STARLINK)
SpaceX has developed a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink is providing fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. We are developing millions of devices for end users to link our customers to our satellites.
These products, including Starlink dishes, Wi-Fi routers, power supply, and accessories, etc. are designed and manufactured completely in-house by SpaceX. Engineers on the team will be hands-on, regularly interact with multiple technical disciplines, and ultimately ensure that Starlink is a global success. The Sr. Quality Systems Engineer will improve the quality management system and verify compliance to ISO9001 prescribed procedures. They will plan, schedule, and perform quality system audits while measuring and analyzing audit and QMS data to drive continual improvement initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide management system training and guidance to SpaceX management, departments, and internal customers
- Build, implement, and improve policy, procedures and systems that meet SpaceX business objectives to assure compliance to customer requirements and industry standards
- Asses SpaceX business processes, systems, and products through internal audit program to assure compliance to customer requirements, SpaceX procedures and policies, and ISO 9001 / AS9100 standards
- Utilize corrective and preventive action processes to correct compliance non-conformances and drive improvement of the management system
- Initiate change request of management system procedures, policies, and internal audit checklist while leading implementation efforts
- Support internal audits, vendor/supplier audits, and audits from external parties
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical or electrical product design, testing, or manufacturing
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical or electrical product design, testing, or manufacturing
- Thorough knowledge of the ISO family of standards especially ISO9001
- ASQ-CQA-RAB certified lead auditor or training with hands on implementation and assessment experience
- Intimate knowledge of manufacturing processes and associated products and/or the ability to quickly work towards achieving this
- Experience with quality tools including root cause and corrective action, QMS and process auditing, and statistical analysis of quality metrics
- Working knowledge of SQL – ability to construct and/or maintain Tableau metrics
- Strong technical writing skills, ability to communicate effectively with management, technical teams and all organizations in the business, and strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and take initiative with a strong work ethic; is innovative, detail oriented, positive, and be people oriented
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite – remote work not considered
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical or electrical product design, testing, or manufacturing
SpaceX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SpaceX and has not been reviewed or approved by SpaceX.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are a core part of total compensation, with periodic company-run tender offers that create liquidity before any public listing. These mechanisms can make the equity component feel materially valuable in practice.
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Healthcare Strength — The package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with on-site clinics and health resources at major sites. This breadth of coverage is presented as a strong element of the offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Major locations feature on-site amenities such as fitness facilities, food/coffee, clinics, and other conveniences. These lifestyle perks enhance day-to-day value alongside cash and equity.
SpaceX Insights
What We Do
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
